Part of the Gay New Orleans Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
French Quarter (Bourbon Street)
Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United StatesNew Orleans' biggest LGBTQ+ celebration — five days of block parties, drag, pool parties, and a Grand Marshal-led parade through the French Quarter over Labor Day weekend, September 3–7, 2026. Draws 250,000+ to the Fruit Loop on Bourbon Street.
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Thu, Sep 3
4 PM - 2 AM
The Phoenix Bar, Faubourg Marigny
Fri, Sep 4
1 PM - 7 PM
New Orleans (pool party)
Fri, Sep 4
9 PM - 2 AM
Joy Theater
Sat, Sep 5
6 PM - 11 PM
Bourbon & St. Ann, French Quarter
Sat, Sep 5
10 PM - 3 AM
The Fillmore New Orleans
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